Recreation Services Coordinator

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Leads, designs and implements programs, activities, and events at various City facilities, indoor and outdoor community locations; assumes lead responsibilities when program supervisor is absent; assists patrons, visitors, registered participants and the general public, enforces rules, provides customer services, and assures programs are delivered in a safe manner.

Work is performed in a variety of City and recreation facilities, outdoor settings and community locations.

Work is performed in a variety of City and recreation facilities, outdoor settings and community locations.

Moderate physical demands; some lifting and moving of supplies and equipment.

Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, rotating schedules, and shift work beyond normal business hours, and responding to customer needs. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies.

Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

• Leads indoor and outdoor programs, activities, and special events for recreation programs and special events to provide recreational opportunities in a safe, fun, educational, healthy and inviting environment; oversees events, facilities and activities according to City policies and procedures; may open and close facility; coordinates and organizes activities and special events, and assists in the planning of activities and events; supervises and assists guests, monitors activities, and enforces rules and safety standards;
  
  sets up and takes down equipment and furnishings for activities and events; monitors, supervises and coaches participants as needed.
• Maintains equipment and facilities in clean and safe condition; maintains required paperwork, reports, proposals, registration forms and event calendars; keeps inventory of supplies and materials; oversees the work of volunteers and regular staff.
• Provides assistance to patrons, visitors, registered participants, and the general public; explains policies and procedures; provides information regarding programs; answers telephones; and provides callers with information and/or takes messages; takes rental applications, collects and accounts for fees.
• May plan and implement recreational and social events for youth, adult, and seniors; may conduct classes and instruct participants on physical activities, crafts, and other indoor and outdoor recreations activities; purchases supplies and sets up event; designs posters, pamphlets, flyers, handouts to advertise/announce events/programs.
• Responds to emergency situations; provides first aid as needed; maintains calm and responsive demeanor during emergencies; and prepares incident reports.
• May provide outreach functions with schools, parents, and general public to promote program activities and coordinate utilization of facilities.
• May conduct classes and instructs students on physical activities, crafts, and other indoor and outdoor recreational activities.
• May plan, organize, and instruct classes in ceramics (molding, wheel, and low temperature firing).
• Provides performance feedback, trains, and instructs employees to meet established goals and objectives; participates in staff evaluations with designated supervisor to provide impartial feedback regarding performance; assures that staff maintain safety standards and adhere to policies and procedures for efficient and safe operations.
• Reviews, maintains, and updates records in various formats, mediums, and automated systems to ensure data integrity and adherence to internal controls, practices, and policies; demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations,…